Second Hand Clothes with a Conscience: My Thred Up Experience

A couple of weeks ago, I stumbled upon a new second-hand store by Amazon called Thred Up. Thred Up saves unwanted clothing destined for landfills, and gives it new life. On their site, you will find designer, gently-used, or never worn with the tags {literally, a kids' section is called "new with tags"} women and children's clothing for a fraction of the price.

When I saw these Banana Republic heels, at THIS price, I could not turn it down. Even if the shoes ended up being a total dud, $29 lost wouldn't leave me too heartbroken...

My order arrived within a week and the shoes look like maybe they were worn once, and nobody, besides me and my blog readers (LOL), knows my secret.

Check out Thred Up and get $10 off with your first purchase by using this link!: $10 off at Thred Up!

You can also earn a little cash by submitting your items for cash or consignment. I will let you know how that goes when I try it.

Happy Shopping!

*SPONSORED* New Specs from Firmoo

This month, I was given the opportunity to try a pair of glasses from the global online optical store Firmoo.

I have always been skeptical of online glasses stores since they are marketed at discount prices and you aren't able to try them on. It sounded too good to be true, and I never wanted to take the risk of making the purchase. 

I was so wrong, because I love my new glasses! This "brow" frame has been my obsession recently and I have been wanting to take the plunge. I chose style #PM1013 in tortoise.

My new glasses arrived 10 days after I placed my order, and the frames feel and look way more expensive than what they were priced. 

• The website is easy to navigate - allowing you to filter your search by style, and will suggest styles you may like based on glasses you have previously looked at
• Not only are the frames crazy-low priced, but getting a strong prescription like mine in a thinner lens was only $30 extra - I've been burned by big box retail glasses stores by this if I don't want magnifying glass-thick lenses
• A "try on" feature allows you to upload a photo to see what the glasses may look like on your face
• The glasses came in a stylish case with a lens cloth, an extra set of glasses screws and nose cushions

Right now you can get 15% off your first pair of glasses just by signing up on their website. 

Happy shopping!

Making 20/20 Vision Fashionable (AND Affordable!!)

Something about not sleeping and wearing contact lenses just doesn't mix. The red, blood-shot look isn't becoming in the slightest, so my glasses have made a recurring appearance recently. And since this will probably be a regular occurrence this year, my sexy, yet intellectual (HA!) med student look might need a little upgrade...

Isn't it amazing how a new set of frames can change your look completely? I've always been a fan of the dark framed, thick, statement-making eye glasses...So, of course, the popular retro and wayfarer look is really growing on me.

I haven't had much of any time for retail therapy this year to find a new set of specs. And even if I did find some, my student loan budget doesn't really allow for the price that I usually pay for glasses... However, it never occurred to me that you can even find frames online that won't break the bank. That was until I learned about GlassesUSA.com:

Upon visiting their site, you can find all of the trendiest glasses sorted by frame size, color, style, and even by lens type - so if you are quite visually challenged (like myself), or need multifocal glasses, no worries!

Because there is so much to choose from, you may be unsure about what look you want to go with. You can see which one(s) look the best with this cool feature called "Virtual Mirror" where you can "try on" different looks! Genius.

Finally, after you see that not only is the selection amazing and the eyeglasses you chose look amazing on you, you realize that the prices are UNHEARD OF. No, really, I'm being serious. GlassesUSA boasts both a 110% price guarantee and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

And on top of their already discounted prices, they are running a sweet back to school deal and even have something special for the blog readers!

• BOGO SALE: Buy any pair of glasses valued at $50 or more and get a second pair of glasses FREE! Code: Back2School
• Take $25 off any order of glasses with Transitions lenses with the code: Trans25
• Take 10% off any order. Code: Blog10

What are you waiting for?! Go SEE for yourself...hehe get it?

**DISCLAIMER: MrsMommyMD.com was compensated for this post.**

Closet Love

Today, Pumpkin and I ran some errands. First, we got my pants hemmed - BCBG pants run so long, and I have been needing to get this done for a loooong time. We also, did a mini mall run - continued from my solo one yesterday, and picked up a few shirts to refresh our school wardrobes...pumpkin also managed to get a new pair of sunglasses. I also cleaned out my closet for the second time this summer and got rid of the things I haven't worn in a year (Oprah tip), but didn't get rid of when I should have earlier in the summer. I have a week's worth of jeans, my dresses are in good shape, and summer shoes are fine... I think I'm going to get rid of my jogging outfits but I'm not sure...they are looking kind of dated, but they are so comfy - which is great for cool library days...somehow I ended up with 3 red ones, two of which are velour...eh LOL

At some point this week I need to pick up:

1. a real back pack - my shoulders were so mad last year when I tried to be cute with over-sized purse-like bags...

2. new glasses - haven't had any new frames since sophomore year of college...enough said lol

3. boat shoes - I have wanted a pair of these for the longest

4. fresh pack of white men's v-neck undershirts

5. gym shoes? - undecided...haven't had that new school pair of air force one's in years...LOL

Financial aid check, where, oh where are you???